JPDCL worker electrocuted to death in Rajouri, family alleges negligence

Rajouri, Jul 8: A need base worker of Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) died on Saturday after receiving an electric shock while repairing a transformer at Manyal Gali area of Thanamandi sub division in Rajouri district.
The death of the need-based worker sparked protests in the area with family members alleging the negligence of the department. The deceased has been identified as Jahangir Khan (35), son of Abdul Aziz of Azmatabad village of Thanamandi tehsil in Rajouri district.
Family members said that their son was working as a need base worker in the department and was asked to repair a power transformer, power transmission lines at Manyal.
They alleged that while the transformer, the electricity supply was restored due to which he suffered an electric shock, leading to his on spot death.
“Our son died only due to negligence of the Junior Engineer, other staff members, who took no concern towards a working official and restored power supply,” they said.
The protesters blocked Thanamandi road raising slogans against the department, demanding justice.
Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Thanamandi Mohammad Shafiq Mir, Sub Divisional Police Officer Thanamandi Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed, Tehsildar Thanamandi Sayeed Sahil Ali and other officials reached the spot and met with protesters.
Later, the Managing Director (Rajouri) of JPDCL and other officials of the power department also reached the spot.
Police officers assured protesters that cognizance of the matter has already been taken and action will be initiated against the staff involved in restoration of electricity during the repairing work. (KNO)